In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 21 Roanoke County's administrative offices will be closed. Brambleton Center is closed, but school's out day camps will operate at the facility. Green Ridge & Explore Park will be open... Read on...
Roanoke County Parks has joined with Kinderdance International to offer Kindertots (age 2) and Kinderdance (ages 3-5) movement based learning programs at Green Ridge. Join us on Saturday mornings beginning January 26 to learn the skills of ballet, tap... Read on...
Want to be a part of the 2019 aquatics team at Green Ridge and Splash Valley Water Park? Take part in our intensive Ellis & Associates lifeguard training and you'll have a good chance to join our staff this year. Choose from January 23-27 & February 6... Read on...
Would you like to try an easy way of knitting sans knitting needles? Try loom knitting! This is a super-fun 2-hour class for beginners. You will complete an actual project while learning basic cast on, two basic stitches and bind off... Read on...
Groundhogs are the only animals that have their own U.S. holiday! Have fun learning all about Punxsutawney Phil and the long-standing traditions of Groundhog Day. Separate the facts and myths about one of Virginia’s largest rodent and celebrate... Read on...
Does your child have a sweet tooth? Kids ages 8-12 will learn about chocolate and how to use different kinds to make a several recipes that they will be able to repeat at home, including: truffles, brownies and a special treat... Read on...
Learn from an award-winning, master watercolor instructor during this specially designed series. The class will be spent learning to paint from student's photos of models, learning new techniques to emphasize facial structure, shading... Read on...
A unique and protected environment, wild caves offer adventure and awe right under our feet. Emphasizing responsible caving, join us as we navigate, crawl and climb through passages and chambers to see beautiful formations and experience underground... Read on...
It’s winter, it’s cold! Wild animals can’t go inside, turn up the heat, wrap themselves in a blanket and stay snug and warm. Take a guided tour with a naturalist... Read on...
Cities throughout India boast an eclectic (and delicious) array of street foods. Come join the fun as we learn to cook some tasty Indian options: Tikka- potato patty; Gol Guppa- round crisps stuffed with a savory filling; and Chana Chaat... Read on...
Let's play ball! The Little Tykes program focuses on developing good players and good sportsmanship. Saturdays beginning January 19. Kids have a chance to learn the fundamentals of basketball through passing, dribbling, shooting and fun skill drills... Read on...
There's a reason that Lose Big is Green Ridge Recreation Center's longest running and most popular program! Working in small groups, this 12-week program helps you achieve your health and fitness goals through guided exercises with a personal trainer... Read on...
Ready to salsa? Choose from youth and adult dance classes at Green Ridge Recreation Center on Saturday, December 1, January 26 and February 9. Read on...
